Best Kitchen Knife Sets

Your Ultimate Guide To The Best Kitchen Knives

-FILLETING KNIFEThis is a very sharp, slim and flexible blade (usually between 4 and 6 inches long) that is used to bone poultry or skin and fillet fish. Once you master the technique of using it, it will save you a fortune on buying pre-prepared items from the supermarket.HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU SPENDI use a midlevel knife costing around $40. But there are excellent versions available for under $20.

2. Always try your knives before buyingAlthough I have given you a lot of links to online suppliers of knives, I recommend that you visit your local cookware store before committing to any purchase, particularly if it is for an expensive knife. You need to check that the general feel and the balance and weight of the knife is going to be suitable for you, or the knife will remain unused. A lot of good cookware stores will even let you try the knife out in the shop.

If you try a knife and like it, you should support that store and buy it there, as long as the price is comparable. Once you know the sort of knives you like, however, you can search online for the best deals.

3. A knife sharpener is as important as a knifeEvery time you use your knife, the edge will become slightly less sharp, and you are more likely to injure yourself with a dull blade than a sharp one, as they can slip while you are working. Make sure you buy a good knife-sharpening steel and use it each time before cutting with your knife.4. Don't store your knives in a knife blockI really recommend against using a knife block to store your knives. The pockets can be havens for mold and bacteria, particularly if you do not dry your knives properly before putting them away. It is far better to use a magnetic knife rack on your kitchen wall, which can cost as little as $20 or an in drawer knife tray for around the same price.